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Roger Mattos Offline Buy and Sell: On Have anyone done a same sex ceremony? (update w/photos) I have not, and I am looking for some advice on this. poses? 2 girls. help please! Edited by Roger Mattos on Mar 25, 2008 at 10:43 AM GMT Mar 03, 2008 at 06:33 PM

Kandie Kingery Offline Image Upload: Off Have anyone done a same sex ceremony? (update w/photos) I would think they would want to be treated like a traditional couple getting married. Maybe ask them and get their input on what they would like to see in their photos. Mar 03, 2008 at 06:57 PM

asimsoofi Offline Buy and Sell: On Have anyone done a same sex ceremony? (update w/photos) It's not any different then a regular wedding. Take two subjects. Pose. Shoot. Repeat if necessary. Mar 03, 2008 at 07:18 PM

StellaRew Offline Image Upload: Off Have anyone done a same sex ceremony? (update w/photos) Ive shot 1 same sex ceremony - 2 guys..last April, and it was as the other posters have already suggested, the same poses worked just as mixed sex ceremony would. The guys were comfortable in front of camera which helped - I just had the bonus of them both being in dark suits rather than have the difference between a white dress and a dark suit to meter for!! Mar 03, 2008 at 07:49 PM

trillium Offline Image Upload: Off Have anyone done a same sex ceremony? (update w/photos) You might want to ask who's pitching and who's catching. Seriously, masculine poses are much different than feminine. Or maybe they are both utility infielders. I've not done a same sex, but that would be my first question after they booked. I might phrase it differently though! Mar 03, 2008 at 07:50 PM

dlumley Offline Image Upload: Off Have anyone done a same sex ceremony? (update w/photos) "You might want to ask who's pitching and who's catching" ! Yes I would think the phrasing could be changed just a little Treat them as a normal couple, I did one and the first thing I said is "I'm going take shots just as I normally would, if something does not work for you as couple point me in the right direction" It was two guys and I expected it to be an outrageous wedding, so far it has to be one of the tamest weddings I've done! You just never know. Greg. Mar 03, 2008 at 09:17 PM

nickwsu Offline Image Upload: Off Have anyone done a same sex ceremony? (update w/photos) I did an female/female wedding and it seemed pretty normal. I'm not sure if it like this in all cases, but in mine one woman kinda was the "groom" and the other was like the "bride" if you know what I mean. Mar 03, 2008 at 11:36 PM

bacilonur Offline Image Upload: Off Have anyone done a same sex ceremony? (update w/photos) Heh. Great tips here. I'd feel terribly uncomfortable shooting two guys. Mar 04, 2008 at 12:05 AM

Chris Beaumont Online Image Upload: Off Have anyone done a same sex ceremony? (update w/photos) There was a thread in here recently (that got closed due to rapid degeneration into Christian ethics) about a photographer that was sued by a gay couple (2 men IIRC) after she refused to photograph it on the grounds of the bible saying it's not allowed. It's not something that I've ever been asked to do, and I think the whole thing carries much less of a taboo over here anyway, but I think I would certainly want to discuss poses with them far more than I would normally, a lot of the traditional poses I think tend to imply that the man is "looking after" his new bride. Mar 04, 2008 at 12:20 PM

dmacmillan Offline Image Upload: Off Have anyone done a same sex ceremony? (update w/photos) Chris Beaumont wrote: a lot of the traditional poses I think tend to imply that the man is "looking after" his new bride. Maybe that's a good reason to rethink wedding poses, even for hetero couples. ;-) Doug Mar 04, 2008 at 02:08 PM

Roger Mattos Offline Buy and Sell: On Have anyone done a same sex ceremony? (update w/photos) I am in Florida, SSM is not official, the event will be small, with less than 50 people I was told. I have talked to the couple about what are they wearing, I will this week. lets see what happens. Mar 04, 2008 at 02:29 PM

Chris Beaumont Online Image Upload: Off Have anyone done a same sex ceremony? (update w/photos) dmacmillan wrote: Chris Beaumont wrote: a lot of the traditional poses I think tend to imply that the man is "looking after" his new bride. Maybe that's a good reason to rethink wedding poses, even for hetero couples. ;-) Doug Well Doug, next time I get someone come to me and ask for traditional style photos and "none of this modern stuff" I'll tell them you said to rethink much as I'd love to be able to do what I want, when I want, it's not always practical. Chris Mar 04, 2008 at 02:50 PM

dmacmillan Offline Image Upload: Off Have anyone done a same sex ceremony? (update w/photos) Chris Beaumont wrote: Well Doug, next time I get someone come to me and ask for traditional style photos and "none of this modern stuff" I'll tell them you said to rethink much as I'd love to be able to do what I want, when I want, it's not always practical. Chris Yeah, I hear you! I was just dreaming for a moment! I was talking to my son, who's a pastor, about all the marriages that don't work out. I was trying to figure out why his mother and I have been happily married 38 years. I told him: "I think it's because we regard our marriage as a partnership, that we work as a team and make decisions together." Doug Jr. paused for a moment, then said: "Yeah, I guess Mom will be OK with you believing that." Doug Mar 04, 2008 at 04:39 PM

Roger Mattos Offline Buy and Sell: On Have anyone done a same sex ceremony? (update w/photos) dmacmillan wrote: Chris Beaumont wrote: Well Doug, next time I get someone come to me and ask for traditional style photos and "none of this modern stuff" I'll tell them you said to rethink much as I'd love to be able to do what I want, when I want, it's not always practical. Chris Yeah, I hear you! I was just dreaming for a moment! I was talking to my son, who's a pastor, about all the marriages that don't work out. I was trying to figure out why his mother and I have been happily married 38 years. I told him: "I think it's because we regard our marriage as a partnership, that we work as a team and make decisions together." Doug Jr. paused for a moment, then said: "Yeah, I guess Mom will be OK with you believing that." Doug ! Mar 04, 2008 at 09:22 PM

Terrance Dobro Offline Image Upload: Off Have anyone done a same sex ceremony? (update w/photos) I spoke to a few friends of mine that are a same sex couple (female). For one, they said they did not take it personal that their photographer told them, "Hey, I haven't done many (or any) of these and I want to make this perfect for you. What are you looking for?" He also was quite frank and asked if there was anything he should sensitive towards or to avoid that would offend or embarrass them (like we would ask if there are family members that shouldn't be posed together). They said his honesty and cander is what made the deal. I would also - if scheduling permits - find a chance to shoot them beforehand for practice and get a "feel" for how they are as a couple. I sometimes attend the rehearsals at new sites to get a feel for everything and tell the couple I'll throw in some of the shots for free. Use that as an excuse. Hope that helps. Mar 21, 2008 at 04:48 AM

eminavn Offline Image Upload: Off Have anyone done a same sex ceremony? (update w/photos) I've shot same sex ceremony with 2 guys in New York http://www.em34.com/Gallery4/last.htm Mar 21, 2008 at 07:36 AM

liza Offline Image Upload: Off Have anyone done a same sex ceremony? (update w/photos) eminavn wrote: I've shot same sex ceremony with 2 guys in New York http://www.em34.com/Gallery4/last.htm And, as always, Emin, your images rock! Mar 21, 2008 at 04:26 PM

paparazzinick Offline Buy and Sell: On Have anyone done a same sex ceremony? (update w/photos) pose them as you would a regualr wedding. Do not treat them any different. They will do what ever you want and if they are uncomfortable with anything they will let you know. Mar 21, 2008 at 07:02 PM

Roger Mattos Offline Buy and Sell: On Have anyone done a same sex ceremony? (update w/photos) Hey! wedding was this past weekend, I will post some photos soon. Mar 21, 2008 at 07:48 PM

sots Offline Image Upload: Off Have anyone done a same sex ceremony? (update w/photos) dmacmillan wrote: Chris Beaumont wrote: a lot of the traditional poses I think tend to imply that the man is "looking after" his new bride. Maybe that's a good reason to rethink wedding poses, even for hetero couples. ;-) Doug Brilliant. Mar 23, 2008 at 12:09 AM

Mitchel107 Offline Image Upload: Off Have anyone done a same sex ceremony? (update w/photos) bump Mar 24, 2008 at 09:48 PM

runamuck Offline Image Upload: Off Have anyone done a same sex ceremony? (update w/photos) I have been to a couple of committment ceremonies and really, there were only minor differences between theirs and any heterosexual marriage. Mar 24, 2008 at 10:13 PM

EOSDNG Offline Image Upload: Off Have anyone done a same sex ceremony? (update w/photos) Emin, you did great work. Your pics are awesome. Mar 25, 2008 at 10:42 AM

neridah Offline Image Upload: On Have anyone done a same sex ceremony? (update w/photos) I have only done one girly same sex wedding it was actually fantastic to document i approached the whole day like a models fashion shoot as they were both smokin hot!!! Mar 25, 2008 at 10:54 AM

Roger Mattos Offline Buy and Sell: On Have anyone done a same sex ceremony? (update w/photos) Well, my brides were not smoking hot, but they were fun. The ceremony itself was a mess; it suppose to start around 5pm the light was great then, but when we got to the place to do the formals, I find the double book the place and they had to wait a little to clean up. We missed all the good light and the temp dropped to 40F degrees. I was able to shoot some formals after the ceremony; it was pitch black outside and my AF on both cameras would not lock and it was too dark to manual focus. I took them to a patio, and I was able to take some shots then. The girls want to redo a ceremony again, just family. I forgot to change to srbg. too dark to focus. Mar 25, 2008 at 03:42 PM

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